Background
Ridley, J. Samuel was born on August 12, 1949 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States. Son of John S. and Dorothy McClelland (Hodge) Ridley.
Ridley, J. Samuel was born on August 12, 1949 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States. Son of John S. and Dorothy McClelland (Hodge) Ridley.
Bachelor in psychology cum laude, Vanderbilt University, 1971. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1977.
Vice president Salomon Brothers, New York City, 1977-1985. Vice president, corporation coverage manager Morgan Stanley, 1985-1986, principal, 1986-1989. President, chief executive officer Sankaty Capital Corporation, private merchant bankers and advisors, New York City and Nashville, since 1989.
Served to lieutenant United States Navy, 1971-1974. Member Tennessee Venture Group (president since 1990). Clubs: Harvard, Down Town, Sankaty Head Golf.
Married Bettina Kirk Hyland, July 30, 1977. Children: Tatiana Kirk, J. Samuel III.